Alltech® Café Citadelle is a "cup of hope" for Haiti. After the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Alltech founder Dr. Pearse Lyons aimed to create a sustainable enterprise there with a local gem: the country’s 100 percent mountain-grown, organic, Fair Trade Certified™ Arabica coffee.

We market and sell these coffee beans as Café Citadelle, and use them in brewing our Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout®. All profits from sales of Café Citadelle go directly back to Haiti, where they are reinvested in two primary schools in northern Haiti.

In 1999, when the former Lexington Brewing Company in downtown Lexington was closing its doors, Dr. Pearse Lyons purchased it and resurrected the brewing and distilling tradition of Lexington that dates back to 1794. Today, Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. is a producer of award-winning beers and spirits, including its flagship brew, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale®. It is also one of the few sites in the world to house both distilling and brewing operations. In 2012, the company became part of the famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience when it opened Town Branch Distillery, which welcomes 45,000 visitors each year from across the globe.

A rich family history, a personal passion for brewing and distilling, and an entrepreneurial spirit have led to the creation of one of Dublin’s new boutique Irish Whiskey experiences, Pearse Lyons Distillery at St. James.

Founded by Dr. Pearse and Mrs. Deirdre Lyons, the distillery is history in the remaking. Pearse Lyons hails from five generations of coopers, who supplied barrels to many of Dublin’s distilleries. He holds a Ph.D. in yeast fermentation and was the first Irishman to achieve a formal degree in brewing and distilling from the British School of Malting and Brewing. While at university, he interned at both the Guinness and Harp Lager breweries and later worked as a biochemist for Irish Distillers.

In keeping with the boutique nature of Pearse Lyons Distillery, tours are small in size so that visitors can enjoy a more personal experience. Tours are hosted by a team of friendly storyteller guides who intrigue visitors with the historic landmark's spellbinding tales dating back as far as the 12th century.

At Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery, our handcrafted beverages are a toast to the entrepreneurial spirit of the Appalachian region’s residents and their fierce creative passion.

Stories that move mountains live here, including the infamous Hatfields and McCoys feud, the birth of Bluegrass music and moonlit nights spent distilling “white lightning.” Dueling Barrels invites you to take a look at this rich regional history and culture through the lens of brewing and distilling.

Founders Dr. Pearse and Mrs. Deirdre Lyons feel a unique kinship with the majestic mountains, craftsmanship and, most importantly, hardworking people of Appalachia. After immigrating to Kentucky from Ireland, they developed a strong affinity for the region, which has made them feel at home for more than 40 years.

Heritage and hospitality await both the distilling aficionado and the bold adventurer at Dueling Barrels, where we’re celebrating traditions and creating new legends.

Cumberland Breweries Ltd.

In 2015, Alltech expanded its international beverage division by acquiring Cumberland Breweries Ltd., which includes Cumberland Brewery in Great Corby, England. Located in the village forge, the Cumberland Brewery building dates back to 1833 and is home to the Corby™ range of brews. The Station Works Brewery in Newry, Northern Ireland, was also leased in 2015, and in spring 2018, it will relocate to Dundalk, Ireland, where Dr. Pearse Lyons spent much of his childhood. It will continue to produce the Foxes Rock™ range of ales, stouts and lagers.

Built in 1992, Connemara Golf Course is located in the heart of the Kentucky Bluegrass between the hills of Connemara Farm, which dates back to 1833. The course has 18 challenging holes and a practice area. It offers professional classes and the friendliest professional staff in Kentucky.